Hi
We have one DD who is 2.8 years and have started to talk about another one in the past couple of months. We have always said we would have 2 but now the time is here I'm a bit nervous.
I am really worried how it will affect my DD. I am an only child and loved it and my DH does have a sister but it's a very strange relationship (she is clearly the favourite with their parents so he is a bit pushed out). So I haven't really seen loving sibling relationships! I keep thinking about the life my DD could have if we just had her whereas obviously we would have to make different financial decisions with 2. My mum mentioned the same thing when we were talking about it and it makes me feel guilty that another baby would change what we can do for my DD.
I have to say I am also worried I won't love another baby as much as my DD. I know it sounds silly but I love her so much that I can't imagine loving another one like that!
So how did you decide to have another one? How did it impact your first child? Are all these feelings telling me that we shouldn't have any more? Deep down I can't imagine not having another baby but is that selfish of me? I'm so confused!
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How did you decide to have another baby?
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KeepSmiling83 · 16/03/2014 11:58
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